Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Neel wants to use a Character Printer. Which among the following should he pick?
Option 1: Chain Printer
Option 2: Laser Printer
Option 3: Drum Printer
Option 4: Dot Matrix Printer
Correct Answer: Dot Matrix Printer
Solution : The answer is the Dot Matrix Printer.
A dot matrix printer is an impact printer that uses a matrix of small pins to create dots on paper. Dot matrix printers are known for their durability and reliability. They can handle high-volume printing tasks.
Question : Dry ice is the solid form of:
Option 1: Air
Option 2: Carbon Dioxide
Option 3: Nitrogen
Option 4: Water
Correct Answer: Carbon Dioxide
Solution : The correct answer is Carbon Dioxide.
The formation of dry ice, solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2), is based on the principles of sublimation and temperature. Carbon dioxide undergoes pressurization and cooling, transitioning directly from a gas to a solid through sublimation. This
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born on February 5th, 1985, and commonly known 1._________ Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who 2.__________ as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and serves as captain 3.____________ the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo currently holds the distinction of being the most expensive player in football history after 4.___________ transferred to Real Madrid from Manchester United in a deal worth £80 million (€94m, US$132m). His contract with Real Madrid is believed to have made him the highest-paid 5._________ player in the world.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
Option 1: rugby
Option 2: football
Option 3: tennis
Option 4: cricket
Correct Answer: football
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
In the context of the passage, Cristiano Ronaldo is identified as a Portuguese footballer. The term that aligns with his professional sports career is football, as he plays as a forward for the Spanish club Real
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. JN, OR, UW, BC, ?
Option 1: KM
Option 2: JJ
Option 3: JK
Option 4: KJ
Correct Answer: JJ
Solution : Given: JN, OR, UW, BC, ?
Add the numbers in increasing order, (starting from 5 for the first letter and starting from 4 for the second letter) to the positional value of the first and second letters respectively of the previous term to get the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Ancient coins are a fascinating (1)________ into the past, providing insight into the culture, economy, and politics of ancient civilizations. Coins were first invented in the 7th century $\mathrm{BCE}$, and the use of coins spread rapidly throughout the ancient world, and many civilizations minted their own unique coins with (2)_________ designs and symbols. One of the most significant aspects of ancient coins is the information they provide. Coins often bear the images and inscriptions of rulers, which can provide clues about their (3)________ and the values they held. They can also reveal information about trade and commerce, as well as the materials and technology used in coin minting. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in these coins are a (4)_________ to the skill and creativity of ancient artists. While many ancient coins are now rare and valuable collector's items, they were once a common form of currency used in everyday transactions. Their ubiquity and durability have allowed them to survive for centuries, providing a window into the past for future generations to explore and (5)_______. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: intricate
Option 2: casual
Option 3: tangled
Option 4: elementary
Correct Answer: intricate
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Intricate in this context means complex, detailed, and finely designed. The sentence discusses the unique designs and symbols on ancient coins, highlighting their detailed and elaborate nature.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: MPSV is related to ORUX in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, CFIL is related to EHKN. To which of the following is ORUX related, following the same logic?
Option 1: QTXZ
Option 2: QUWZ
Option 3: QTUZ
Option 4: QTWZ
Correct Answer: QTWZ
Solution : Given: MPSV is related to ORUX and CFIL is related to EHKN.
Add 2 to the place value of each letter of MPSV to obtain the required code – M + 2 = O; P + 2 = R; S + 2 = U; V
Question : Find the value of $[49^{\frac{3}{2}}+49^{-\frac{3}{2}}]$.
Option 1: $\frac{11749}{343}$
Option 2: $\frac{117550}{343}$
Option 3: $\frac{117659}{343}$
Option 4: $\frac{117650}{343}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{117650}{343}$
Solution : Given: $[49^{\frac{3}{2}}+49^{-\frac{3}{2}}]$ Simplifying this expression by factorising, we have, = $[(7^{2})^{\frac{3}{2}}+(7^{2})^{\frac{–3}{2}}]$ = $[7^{3}+7^{–3}]$ = $[343+\frac{1}{7^{3}}]$ = $[343+\frac{1}{343}]$ = $[\frac{117649+1}{343}]$ = $\frac{117650}{343}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{117650}{343}$.
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Ecclesial
Option 1: Profane
Option 2: Secular
Option 3: Profuse
Option 4: Churchly
Correct Answer: Churchly
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word ecclesial means of or relating to a church, and the word churchly means relating to a Christian church, making it similar in meaning to the given word.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. The new restaurant is more better than the old one.
Option 1: most better
Option 2: better
Option 3: much more better
Option 4: the best
Correct Answer: better
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
"Better" already implies a comparative form, so using "more better" or "most better" would be redundant and grammatically incorrect. "The best" would imply the highest level of comparison, but it changes the sentence's meaning to say the
Question : What is the Crude Death Rate of India as per Census 2011?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 8.5%
Option 3: 5.9%
Option 4: 7.1%
Correct Answer: 7.1%
Solution : The correct answer is 7.1%.
7.1 was the country's crude death rate (CDR), as reported by the 2011 Census of India. Regarding India, the CDR of 7.1 indicates that, according to the 2011 census, 7.1 people per 1,000 inhabitants of the country are anticipated
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